Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes three nationally syndicated columns. He also publishes the Elliott Report, a news site for consumers, and Elliott Confidential, a critically acclaimed newsletter about customer service. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.
Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. If those aren't the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don't know what are.

Houston with kids: A far-out adventure in Texas

Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. If those aren’t the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don’t know what are.

A lot of Houstonians flee to the mountains during the hottest months, seeking relief from the 90-degree temperatures and oppressive humidity in Colorado or New Mexico.

What is a United Airlines infinity ticket? And does this reader have one -- or is she out of luck? Let's find out.

What is a United Airlines forever ticket?

Does Laura Luu have a United Airlines forever ticket? And if so, can she get a new ticket from San Francisco to Beijing?

Luu thinks the answer is “yes” — and “yes.” And she thinks she has the proof. But as with all airline matters on this site, it’s a lot more complicated.

It's time to think cold thoughts. Cold, as in get me out of this heat! Maybe you're imagining a cool family vacation. Then you've come to the right place.

This is a cool family vacation

It’s time to think cold thoughts. Cold, as in get me out of this heat! Cold, as in snow.

It’s the middle of summer, and chances are you’re indoors right now, a refugee from the unbearable heat. Maybe you’re imagining a cool family vacation.